Lesson 3.1 Flashcards
Cutaneous Membrane
Another Name for Skin
Epithelial Membranes
Thin Sheets of tissue lining the internal and external surfaces of the body.
membranes
thin sheets or layers of pliable tissues
mucous membrane
thin sheets of tissue lining the body cavities that OPEN to the OUTSIDE WORLD.
mucus
A slippery solution that protects the mucous membrane and aids in transporting substances.
serous fluid
a thin, clear liquid that serves as lubricant between parietal and visceral membranes
serous membranes
thin sheet of tissues that line body cavities closed to the outside world.
synovial fluid
a clear liquid secreted by synovial membranes that provide cushioning for and reduces friction in synovial joints
synovial membrane
the lining of the synovial joint cavity that produces synovial fluid.